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Starbucks Dons the Mickey Mouse Ears to Enter Disney Parks

April 30, 2012 at 10:07 AM | by | Comments (0)

The countdown clock is approaching zero as Disneyland workers and engineers finalize the reboot of Disney’s California Adventure theme park. We’ve mentioned the new rides, attractions, and other excitement a couple times before; however, there’s one more addition that we’ve failed to discuss in the past. It might be time for us to update our picks for favorite and unusual Starbucks, as it now looks like overpriced lattes and coffee milkshakes are heading toward Main Street USA.

It’s not just the parks in California either, as the plan it to bring the caffeine to both the greater Disneyland Resort as well as Walt Disney World Resort down in Florida. Apparently there’s already discussion about sending some Frappuccinos and their passports overseas, but nothing has been worked out as of yet.

If all goes according to schedule, the first six of the coffee shops should arrive this summer just in time for the grand reopening over at Disney’s California Adventure in Anaheim. Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Café sounds like it will be the first Disney and Starbucks establishment when it debuts on Buena Vista Street during the park’s reveal.

We’ve heard that the traditional green aprons and usual uniforms won’t be making their way through the turnstiles however, as Disney and Mickey Mouse are in full control of this relationship. Signage outside cafés and coffee shops will be minimal, and will have much more of a Disney feel than a Starbucks theme. Same thing when you walk inside, as the baristas will have Disney costumes rather than the usual uniforms.

Sure, some might criticize that another company is intruding on the sanctity of a Disney theme park, but it’s 2012, both companies enjoy profits, and they know park visitors will pony up for a venti.

[Photo: Dimitri N.]

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